Originally Posted by
robow
I was once told by an orthoped that to reduce the ulnar nerve compression, one should hold the bar almost as shaking hands with the bar but the trekking bars allow you hold the bar on the sides for extended periods of time (like driving a bus with hands at 3 and 9 o'clock). YMMV
Sounds like a description of the position I find comfortable with drop bars (either on the hoods or just behind them). If I understand what you mean by "the wrist turned up ever so slightly" that would mean the the hoods should be just a bit down the curve toward the drops. I do find that this position is very comfy and reduces any tendency towards numb hands for me.
As someone else said, good core strength is important. It allows you to float over the bars and saddle to some extent keeping more of the weight on your legs. This is to me key to general comfort on the bike.